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Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 08:10 PM

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Interesting read on battery SOC measurement.

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Posted By GeorgeB

You're right. It is for the Ram Chassis Cab...

You're right. It is for the Ram Chassis Cab pick-up truck. No info on the ProMaster Alternator specs.

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 05:47 PM

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Posted By GeorgeB

Thanks! Good to know. Except for the very...

Thanks! Good to know. Except for the very secretive RT, I didn't find many DIY converters that installed it yet.

Found the RAM alternator output curves in case someone is interested...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 05:28 PM

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Posted By GeorgeB

No, but I read about some RT issues with the...

No, but I read about some RT issues with the second alternator in other forums. I think it was mostly Sprinter installs.

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 03:46 PM

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Posted By GeorgeB

Very clear explanation of very enigmatic...

Very clear explanation of very enigmatic interactions. An algorithm based on "fuzzy logic" would work ;-) I've seen intelligent energy management system concepts in RVs that plan on integrating...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 03:34 PM

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Posted By GeorgeB

That makes a very fail-proof and resilient...

That makes a very fail-proof and resilient system! If only the ProMaster second alternator option ( Dodge Promaster Dual Alternator Kit with 280XP High Amp Alternator for 3.6L Gas Engines...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 03:08 PM

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Posted By GeorgeB

Did you left the wiring between the van battery...

Did you left the wiring between the van battery and the house system in case the second alternator busts? So you can activate it manually? Or the reverse, in case you need a boost to your van...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 03:01 PM

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Posted By GeorgeB

Understood. Thanks for the very informative...

Understood. Thanks for the very informative answer!

What I don't really understand is how the different sources of charging interact with each other. For example the solar controller does send...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 02:17 PM

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Posted By GeorgeB

Yes, should have said ..I prefer that they do...

Yes, should have said ..I prefer that they do it... ;-)

They have a very "paternalist" but caring attitude toward their vehicles. As the owner told me once they don't want to have orphans! They do...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 02:14 PM

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Posted By GeorgeB

Great! Does it affects your MPG?

Great!
Does it affects your MPG?

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 01:37 PM

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Posted By GeorgeB

I guess you also have to factor the load from the...

I guess you also have to factor the load from the inverter. That's what killed my 50A fuse. 2 batteries charging + the extra 60 amp load for the microwave (700w). The inverter taps into the batteries...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 01:30 PM

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Posted By GeorgeB

I am puzzled by the 50A fuse that blew when I...

I am puzzled by the 50A fuse that blew when I used the microwave with the engine running. The batteries where low and the engine hasn't been started for a while. I happened only once. The upfitter...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 01:11 PM

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Posted By GeorgeB

Your'e right it is not supposed to void it. I...

Your'e right it is not supposed to void it. I simply have a very good and productive relationship with Safari Condo. They are very open for mods to their builds, but they are interested in...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 03:24 AM

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Posted By GeorgeB

But gregmchugh why do some of the upfits have...

But gregmchugh why do some of the upfits have bigger cable like the #4s that are installed in ARVs? Isn't it to increase the amperage to the house batteries? How come that increase doesn't translates...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 02:40 AM

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Posted By GeorgeB

Do OEM alternators have regulators that lower...

Do OEM alternators have regulators that lower their outputs?

The dual alternator solution is very tempting!...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 01:47 AM

Replies: 90

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Posted By GeorgeB

Yes, there's a probe for the Tripp-Lite. But no...

Yes, there's a probe for the Tripp-Lite. But no probe for the Morningstar Tri Star solar controller.

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-19-2016, 01:44 AM

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Posted By GeorgeB

The 13.4 to 13.8 volts I get when driving is with...

The 13.4 to 13.8 volts I get when driving is with the two fridges on, but of course working intermittently.

There's an upfitter's power connection circuit with a relay that connects the van and...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-18-2016, 08:30 PM

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Posted By GeorgeB

Markopolo, I generally get 13.4 to 13.8 volts...

Markopolo, I generally get 13.4 to 13.8 volts when the engine is running, except when the solar quicks in. When there's a very bright sun and the battery is below 80%. it gets up to 14.2 volts when...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-18-2016, 08:19 PM

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Interesting read on battery SOC measurement.

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Posted By GeorgeB

On average with our 400W solar array it often...

On average with our 400W solar array it often takes a maximum of 5 hours of summer sunlight to get to 98-99% from a 60% SOC but very rarely to a 100% status. And you're right it doesn't stay fully...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-18-2016, 07:03 PM

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Posted By GeorgeB

In the 3 months of use I noticed that if I don't...

In the 3 months of use I noticed that if I don't plug it on shore power it sometimes takes forever to reach the 100% value and often never reaches the "charged" blinking light status.

It might...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-18-2016, 05:52 PM

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Posted By GeorgeB

Thanks, true it's a percentage value.

Thanks, true it's a percentage value.

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-18-2016, 01:50 PM

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Posted By GeorgeB

Thanks for sharing all this info markopolo....

Thanks for sharing all this info markopolo. Looking forward to pursue the learning and fine tuning of battery management when I get my van back after it's winter vacation!

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-18-2016, 02:28 AM

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Posted By GeorgeB

Thanks again booster. I will investigate the...

Thanks again booster. I will investigate the wiring diagram with my up-fitter. To be continued...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-18-2016, 01:00 AM

Replies: 90

Interesting read on battery SOC measurement.

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Posted By GeorgeB

Thanks, found it. Very clear where it's best to...

Thanks, found it. Very clear where it's best to wire the solar input for a disconnect switch install.
https://www.classbforum.com/forums/f5/solar-controller-output-destination-3511.html

My solar...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-17-2016, 11:33 PM

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Posted By GeorgeB

Thank you very much booster for this quick and...

Thank you very much booster for this quick and very informative answer!
That forum is unique with all it's very helpful and knowledgeable members!

I understand better now how the Trimetric uses...

Forum: Electrical | Charging, Systems, Solar and Generators

01-17-2016, 09:48 PM

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Interesting read on battery SOC measurement.

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Posted By GeorgeB

"Entertaining" reading for a novice in battery...

"Entertaining" reading for a novice in battery management science!

Let's hope, as booster is saying that the Peukert factor doesn't really apply well to our uses. Why couldn't we get a simple and...

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